Share purchases in key companies are always interesting but we wouldn't normally mention anyone buying a relatively small amount of shares, especially not an amount adding out to ‘only’ £75,000.

But given that the company concerned saw fit to announce the purchase itself and given that the company is in the middle of a major turnaround, it's of more interest than it might usually be.

Dr Martens announced on Monday that Robert Hanson, who joined the board as an independent non-executive director in March, has purchased 96,000 shares in Dr Martens – worth over £75,000.

Share purchases by insiders are particularly significant given that those insiders tend to have the best view of how the company is faring with its turnaround and an individual committing a significant sum of their own mone

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